Chinese Communist Party seeks to shape environment in which information is produced, circulated and interpreted: Report

IANS | September 28, 2026 5:59 PM

Colombo, Sep 28 (IANS) China has developed one of the world's most extensive information control systems over the past two decades, with the use of the Great Firewall, imposing restrictions on foreign media, removing online content and arresting journalists and activists. However, information control in China has acquired a broader institutional and political purpose under Chinese President Xi Jinping, a report has highlighted.

India, Dubai discuss strengthening economic and tourism linkages

IANS | September 28, 2026 5:30 PM

Dubai, Sep 28 (IANS) India's Consul General in Dubai, Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and discussed ways to further strengthen economic and tourism linkages between the two sides.

920 bodies recovered from Bangladesh rivers over past 20 months

IANS | September 28, 2026 4:12 PM

Dhaka, Sep 28 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with a deteriorating law and order situation, police has recovered 920 bodies from rivers across the country over the 20 months until August this year, with incidents of murder, rape, abduction and robbery continuing to surface, local media reported.

Top experts call for integrated approach to climate, connectivity and development at Eastern Himalayan Dialogue

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:46 PM

Kalimpong, Sep 28 (IANS) The Eastern Himalayas should be recognised for their contribution to India’s economic growth, environmental security, regional connectivity and engagement with its neighbourhood, top experts reckoned on Monday during a dialogue held in West Bengal's Kalimpong on the region's strategic significance, economic potential, climate resilience and local aspirations.

Nepal: At least four dead in avalanche at Himlung base camp

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:57 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) At least four people have died and 12 are missing following an avalanche that struck the base camp area of Mt. Himlung in Nepal’s western mountainous district of Manang, a senior government official said.